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Hwangji Pond (황지연못)

Hwangji Pond (황지연못) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gangwon

Hwangji Pond (황지연못)

Hwangji Pond is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationMountains + east coast — Korea's outdoor heartEnglish-friendly

Why go

Hwangji Pond is a small spring-fed pond at the literal source of the Nakdonggang, Korea's second-longest river, in the heart of Taebaek city. Despite its modest size, the pond pumps out roughly 5,000 tons of clear water per day from a spring at the bottom, never freezing even in Taebaek's bitter winters. A short stone walkway loops around the water, with bilingual panels explaining the river's 510-kilometer journey to the South Sea. The site is steeped in folklore — locals point out the spot where, legend says, a stingy landlord was punished and his estate sank to form the pond. It's a fifteen-minute stop, easily combined with a ride up Taebaeksan or the nearby coal museum.

Quick highlights

  • Source spring of the 510-km Nakdonggang river
  • About 5,000 tons of clear spring water per day
  • Never freezes despite Taebaek's harsh winters
  • Bilingual panels and folklore origin story
  • Pair with Taebaeksan or the local coal museum

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